Family Counsellor
- Classification: Family Counsellor
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Child and Adolescent Addictions Mental Health and Psychiatry Program
- Primary Location: South Calgary Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 10-OCT-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 20-OCT-2024
- Temporary End Date: 12-SEP-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $43.38
- Maximum Salary: $57.63
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of master's degree in a health related field. Active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college.
Additional Required Qualifications:RSW require Authorization to Perform Psychosocial interventions. 3 to 5 years of direct clinical experience within the last 5 years in child and adolescent mental health with proven experience as a clinical therapist able to offer individual and family interventions. Strong, demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in assessment, formulation, diagnosis and treatment skills and independent use and application of DSM-V diagnoses. Ability to provide evidence informed treatment within a brief, episodic model of care. Effective case management skills. Experience providing Trauma Informed care. Ability to work effectively with the team as well as independently. Ability to take initiative and demonstrate reliability and flexibility. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Adherence to AHS policies. Experience working with diverse populations. Proficient in using Windows, E-mail, Microsoft Office (including Excel) and typing.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience providing group therapy. Completion of the Brain Story Certification. Understanding in the use of ACEs. Experience providing supervision to students. Experience and training in Collaborative Problem Solving. Experience with Connect Care.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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